Summary:
The city of Tehachapi, California is home to 8 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across the schools in the Tehachapi Unified School District.
Cummings Valley Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently scoring above district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, the EPIC de Cesar Chavez public charter high school struggles significantly, with very low test scores and an alarmingly high 84.4% dropout rate. The district's largest high school, Tehachapi High, performs relatively well with a 92.5% graduation rate, though its test scores still lag behind the state average in some areas.
Chronic absenteeism is a major concern across the district, ranging from 28.5% at Tehachapi High to 86.4% at EPIC de Cesar Chavez. The data also reveals significant variation in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 24.06% at Cummings Valley Elementary to 64.21% at EPIC de Cesar Chavez, suggesting potential equity issues. Overall, the Tehachapi schools exhibit a wide disparity in academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, highlighting the need for the Tehachapi Unified School District to address these challenges and ensure equitable, high-quality education for all students.
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